🧬 Take The Test.
To create this must-read non-fiction book, we looked within ourselves and at the wonderful people around us. We were curious to learn more about what makes us all love reading books. Knowing how to write a non-fiction book is great, and why we want to buy hold the Hackquire™ non-fiction book also matters. Read on.
Below is a quick index of this blog notes post.
The opportunity.
The solution.
The impact.
1/3. The opportunity:
The opportunity was to gain a better understanding of the reasons we love to buy, hold, and love books. What wonderful factors in our brains does reading a book ignite when we engage with books? Is it the cover? Is it the amazing feel? Is it the turning of the page as a tactile (better) version of a newsfeed, or something else?
2/3. The solution:
The solution was to gather all the blog notes we had, categorize and structure our own experiences with many books in various languages, speak to focus groups, and research from trusted sources in the publishing community and beyond. All of this was inspired by one of our creator’s curiosity.
3/3. The impact:
The impact of this has expanded our knowledge further on the power of books, created a range of more insightful and powerful content to add to the book, and led to profound growth in our community, aligning with our vision to make gray-area work hacks and wisdom accessible to all. Below we have added the blog notes of this.
10 reasons we buy books:
Here are 10 reasons we buy books. After this, we’ll explain that for a book to be ready for purchase, it must meet certain standards. Just like crash test dummies are used for cars, books need to be tested too.
1. Aesthetic appeal.
Beautiful covers and designs draw us in.
Link: (Springer).
2. Cognitive benefits.
Physical books improve memory and comprehension abilities.
Link: (Psychology Today).
3. Educational value.
Books provide information and learning opportunities.
Link: (Harvard).
4. Emotional connection.
Books evoke deep emotions and personal memories.
Link: (Springer).
5. Escape from reality.
Books transport readers to different worlds.
Link: (Psychology Today).
6. Less distraction.
Books offer focused, undistracted reading.
Link: (How Stuff Works).
7. Physical library appeal.
Owning books enhances home learning environments.
Link: (How Stuff Works).
8. Social status.
Certain books enhance intellectual and cultural status.
Link: (Harvard Business School).
9.Scent.
The nostalgic smell evokes comfort and familiarity.
Link: (Brain Facts).
10 Tactile pleasure.
Turning pages provides satisfying physical engagement.
Link: (Psychology Today).
Extra:
101. Fold testing books?
Like smartphones, smartbooks go through wear and tear tests. These tests help check how long the book will last in real life. Some book tests are:
102. Next gen testing?
We got inspired by these tests and the ideas from these blog notes. So, we’re going to run our own tests when the first version of the book is ready. It’s a fun process because we love learning. Here are the tests:
Book drop testing.
Book rustle testing.
Book stain testing.
103. Book drop testing:
Sometimes you’re so into the book that you don’t hear the smart doorbell or a team member knocking. You drop the book as you go to answer. How does the book handle a fall?
Formula:
Ω = (Δ * 𝜋) / √G
Where:
Ω = Oops! My gravity!
Δ = Height of the drop.
𝜋 = Weight of the book.
√G = Impact absorption.
Example scoring:
Δ = 3 meters.
𝜋 = 500g.
√G = 2.
Final score:
Ω = 750.
Interpretation:
Higher score means the book survived the drop well.
104. Book rustle testing:
This test checks how fast you can find the book when you’re searching through drawers, cupboards, or your bag.
Formula:
Ψ = (Φ * Λ) / Θ.
Where:
Ψ = Rustling efficiency.
Φ = Visibility.
Λ = Clutter.
Θ = Frustration.
Example scoring:
Φ = 8.
Λ = 5.
Θ = 3.
Final score:
Ψ = 13.3.
Interpretation:
Higher score means the book is easier to find.
105. Book stain testing:
We’ve all spilled liquid before—it happens! This test checks how well the book survives spills like coffee or water.
Formula:
Σ = (ℵ * 𝛍) / (𝜎 * 𝜏).
Where:
Σ = Liquid on literature.
ℵ = Likelihood of spills.
𝛍 = Exposure time.
𝜎 = Type of liquid.
𝜏 = Resistance.
Example scoring:
ℵ = 6.
𝛍 = 2 minutes.
𝜎 = 4 (coffee).
𝜏 = 5 (high resistance).
Final score:
Σ = 0.6.
Interpretation:
Low score means the book survived well with little damage.
